Product Description
TH96178 Toyota 4Runner 1996-2002 Upper Rocker Kit, 4.25", 6 Pieces
TH96178 is a six-piece polished stainless steel Upper Kit for the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner 4-door SUV. The listing's note reads "Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width," with a 4.25" width, while the fitment line is tagged "NO Moldings".
A molding conflict
The fitment says the kit is for a 4Runner with no moldings, but the span note measures from the bottom of a molding. The record doesn't explain what the top edge follows on a 4Runner without moldings. Please look at the photos and call 877-752-3811 before ordering, ideally with a description or picture of your doors, so we can confirm where the trim goes on your SUV.
Matching 4Runner trim
The record links these other QAA parts for the same 4-door SUV:
- DH22178: Door Handle Accent Trim, 4 pieces
- GC22178: Gas Door Cover Trim, 1 piece
- PP22177: Pillar Post Trim, 4 pieces
- PP22178: Pillar Post Trim, 6 pieces
The record gives only the part type and piece count for each. For anything else about them, check their own listings.
Construction
QAA makes this kit in the USA from high-quality polished 26 gauge 304 stainless steel. It mounts over the existing surface with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Measuring
Once we've confirmed the starting line for your SUV, mark 4.25" down from it with masking tape at the front and rear of each door. That shows the height of the polished band and lets you check the bottom edge clears anything below.
Preparation
Wash and rinse the bonding area, wipe it with a wax-and-grease remover, repair chips, and finish with isopropyl alcohol just before fitting. Tape bonds best to a surface that's clean and fully dry.
Six pieces
The record doesn't list positions. Sort the pieces using the photos, label each liner, and set aside any you can't place until you've called.
Trial fit
- Hold each piece with painter's tape along the confirmed line.
- Open each door and check clearance.
- Sight along the 4Runner rocker from both ends.
- Adjust until the joints look even.
Bonding
Peel the liner a few inches at a time and press as you go, then go back over each piece with firm pressure.
4Runner pieces four to six
Keep the 4Runner gaps even so all six pieces look the same.
Conditions
Fit on a mild, dry day out of direct sun, and leave the SUV unwashed for a day.
What to tell us when you call
Give us the model year, say whether your doors have any molding at all, and describe what sits along the lower door where the trim would start. A clear profile photo helps too. With that, we can tell you whether this six-piece set suits your 4Runner before anything is opened. Count the pieces as soon as the box arrives and keep the packaging until the job is finished.
1996-2002 4Runner kit TH96178, UPC 691821618033. Quality Automotive Trims answers any question at 877-752-3811.
TH96178 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | TH96178 |
| UPC | 691821618033 |
| Part type | Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 6 |
| Material | Polished 26-gauge 304 stainless steel |
| Finish | Polished to a mirror shine |
| Width | 4.25" |
| Coverage / notes | Spans from the bottom of the molding DOWN to the specified width |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape; installs directly over the existing surface |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Fits | 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner |
Fitment: TH96178
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 1996-2002 | 4-door, SUV, NO Moldings |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner
- DH22178: 4-piece Door Handle Accent Trim
- GC22178: 1-piece Gas Door Cover Trim
- PP22177: 4-piece Pillar Post Trim
- PP22178: 6-piece Pillar Post Trim
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
- Unpack all 6 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place directly over the existing surface, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: TH96178 Rocker Panel Trim, Upper Kit
Which 4Runner does TH96178 fit?
The 1996-2002 Toyota 4Runner 4-door SUV, tagged NO Moldings.
Where does it start if there's no molding?
The record doesn't say. Check the photos & call 877-752-3811.
How wide is it?
4.25".
How many pieces?
Six.
